Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-26

the United States, but l have no doubt that
WIN God's blessing these problems will be
solVeu by the calm judgment ami sound sense
vi Che American people without violence or
revolution or any injury to Individual rights.
THANKING THE POPE.
AS evidence Of his good will for the great
repuOllc In the West. and as mark OF his
appreciation of the venerable hierarchy of
tne United states, and as an expression of his
klnu consideration for the ancient See Of Bal
Cimore. our Holy Father has been graciOusy Y
Pleased to elevate its present incumbent in
my humble person to the dignity of the pur-
pie. For this mark of his exalted favor / beg
70 90 tender the Holy Father my profound
tnanks in my own name and
in the name of the ergy and
taltnfui. venture TO thank him also in
the name OF my venerable colleagues, Bishops,
90 well as clergy and the Catholic laity OF the
Chlteu states. presume to also thank him
In the name of our separated brethren in
America, who, though not sharing our faith,
nave SHOWN that they are not insensibe-in-
Geeu, that they are deeply sensible-or the
nonor conferred upon our common country,
ana nave again and again expressed their
warm admiration for the enlightened states
Inanshlp and Apostolic virtues and benevo-
lent character Of the illustrious pontif who
now slts In the chair of st. Peter.
The choir now effectively rendered the
TIE Deum set to splendid music, after
winch the Cardinal went forward to the
altar, and the Papal Indulgence of 100
days was read in Latin. The Cardin al
tnen blessed the people assembled. The
church was occupied largely by Amerl-
cans and distinguished visitors to Rom g
durlngthe ceremonies. In addition to the
Americans, French and Italians, a num-
Der of Roman men, women and children
OF the peasant class were present.
RETURNING TO THE sACRIsTY.
All the prelates with the Cardinal re-
turned to the sacristy. Bishops Ireland,
keane and Watterson, Archbishop Kirby,
Rector OF the Irish College; Archbishop
Carr, OF Melbourne; Mgr. Stoner 0. Cal
lahan. Rector of the English College;
Mgr. Pursol, of the French Church, with
others, surrounded Cardinal Gibbons,
who was seated in the sacrsty. The Pro-
thonotary then read the Latin Process Yer
6dt, which relates each event, however
small, in the proceedings of
taking possession, which document
was signed by the BishopS and prelates
present. The reception followed, and all
present went forward one after another,
knelt before the Cardinal and kissed his
ring. Each spoke few words, which
were kindly responded to by the Cardinal.
Even little children from neighboring
streets were admitted. Then all was over.
A REMARKABLE SCENE.
1ue eCeho WAS ISindi hdDio III many
ways. The assemblage was the most
varied ever seen in the church. Num-
bers OF poor mingled with many Ameri-
cans and distinguished visitors from
European countries. Prominent also
were members of the religious orders,
the Franciscans in their brown robes,
Augustinians in black, and groups OF
missionaries, who had bled in
Rome prior to their departure for foreign
lands. The Americans were especially
gratifed at the interest shown in seeing
the second American Cardinal take pos
session of his tlJular church.